New urbanism

Walkability

Means most things are within a 10-minute walk of home and work, with a pedestrian-friendly street design

Connectivity

An interconnected street grid network disperses traffic and eases walking with a hierarchy of narrow streets, boulevards, and alleys

CONNECTIVITY

the high quality pedestrian network and public realm makes walking here pleasurable

Mixed-use & Diversity

A mix of shops, offices, apartments, and homes on-site, with diversity in neighborhoods, blocks, and buildings

Mixed Housing

Includes a variety of different forms of living in a condensed area, such as single-family houses, apartments, duplexes, and townhomes

Quality Architecture & Urban Design

Emphasizes beauty, aesthetics, human comfort, and creating a sense of place through human-scale architecture and civic spaces

Traditional Neighborhood Structure

A discernible center and edge, with public space at the center, including public open spaces designed as civic art

Increased Density

Buildings, residences, shops, and services are closer together for ease of walking, making efficient use of resources

Smart Transportation

A network of high-quality trains connecting cities, towns, and neighborhoods together, with a pedestrian-friendly design for alternative transportation

Sustainability

Involves minimal environmental impact in development and operations, promoting energy efficiency, less use of finite fuels, and more local production

Quality of Life

Qualities in an area that collectively contribute to a high quality of life, creating places that enrich, uplift, and inspire the human spirit

La Centerra

A city center located in Katy, Texas, across from Cinco Ranch High School, covering 34 acres

Walkability at La Centerra

Designed for people to walk from place to place using sidewalks, crosswalks, and green spaces

Connectivity at La Centerra

Includes labeled crosswalks and one-way streets to guide traffic efficiently, rated 9.5

Mixed-use & Diversity at La Centerra

Offers apartment living, office spaces, green spaces, restaurants, and spas, contributing to its 8.75 rating

Mixed Housing at La Centerra

Only has apartments, but single-family homes are within walking distance, earning a rating of 4.25

Quality Architecture & Urban Design at La Centerra

Simple yet visually appealing design with matching new and old sections, two green spaces, and plant life

Traditional Neighborhood Structure at La Centerra

More of a city center than a traditional neighborhood, but provides events and businesses, rated 2.5

Increased Density at La Centerra

Everything is packed within a 34-acre area, but many similar services are in close proximity, rated 8.75

Smart Transportation at La Centerra

Lacks public transportation but offers parking garages and bike racks, rated 4.25

Sustainability at La Centerra

Received a 7.25 due to green spaces, recycling bins, solar panels, and a farm-to-table restaurant

Quality of Life at La Centerra

Provides high quality of life with a grocery store, retail shopping, restaurants, novelty stores, spas, and barbershops

Dish Society

A restaurant at La Centerra that supports sustainability by sourcing some local ingredients

Cinco Ranch High School

The high school located near La Centerra in Katy, Texas

La Centerra Area Coverage

34 acres